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2-17 May 2019: From Krakatau to Bali - Java (Indonesia)
4-11(12) May 2019: Fascination Volcano - Santorini Island (Greece)
4-12 May 2019: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy)
18-26 May 2019: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy)
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3-18 Sep 2019: From Krakatau to Bali - Java (Indonesia)
12-20 Oct 2019: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy)
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Strombolian activity at Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strombolian activity at Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Strong ash venting on Krakatau volcano on 13 Oct 2018 afternoon (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strong ash venting on Krakatau volcano on 13 Oct 2018 afternoon (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Steaming Bezymianny volcano (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Steaming Bezymianny volcano (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Night-time view of Karangetang with Venus. (Photo: Thomas Spinner)
Night-time view of Karangetang with Venus. (Photo: Thomas Spinner) [info]
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Our expedition leader Yashmin 25 m above the lava lake in Benbow crater (July 2018, Ambrym, Vanuatu) (Photo: Yashmin Chebli)
Our expedition leader Yashmin 25 m above the lava lake in Benbow crater (July 2018, Ambrym, Vanuatu)... [info]
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Eruption from Stromboli's SW and NE crater (20 Oct 2018) (Photo: Ingrid)
Eruption from Stromboli's SW and NE crater (20 Oct 2018) (Photo: Ingrid) [info]
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Lava-rich strombolian explosion at Krakatau on the evening of 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Lava-rich strombolian explosion at Krakatau on the evening of 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Volcanian eruption Anak Krakatau with lots of lightning Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm)
Volcanian eruption Anak Krakatau with lots of lightning Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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Glowing lava avalanche from Merapi's dome. (Photo: Galih Jati)
Glowing lava avalanche from Merapi's dome. (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Vulcanian explosion at Krakatau volcano with lightning in Nov 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm)
Vulcanian explosion at Krakatau volcano with lightning in Nov 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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Group observing Anak Krakatau during our Volcano Special in Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Group observing Anak Krakatau during our Volcano Special in Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Strong vulcanian eruption at Krakatau volcano in Nov 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm)
Strong vulcanian eruption at Krakatau volcano in Nov 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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Strombolian eruption at Krakatau on 19 Nov 2018 evening (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strombolian eruption at Krakatau on 19 Nov 2018 evening (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Lava bubbles at the effusive vent (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Lava bubbles at the effusive vent (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Bright strombolian eruption at Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Bright strombolian eruption at Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Start of a vulcanian explosion (Krakatau Oct 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Start of a vulcanian explosion (Krakatau Oct 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Symmetric strombolian eruption of moderate size at Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Symmetric strombolian eruption of moderate size at Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 evening. (Photo: Tom... [info]
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Strombolian activity (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Strombolian activity (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Strombolian eruption from Anak Krakatau (15 Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Strombolian eruption from Anak Krakatau (15 Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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The maar of Lago Albano is one of the remains of the ancient Latium volcano, Castelgandolfo, Colli Albani, Italy (Photo: Janka)
The maar of Lago Albano is one of the remains of the ancient Latium volcano, Castelgandolfo, Colli A... [info]
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View of Sakurajima from the eastern shore of the peninsula (Photo: Ivana Dorn)
View of Sakurajima from the eastern shore of the peninsula (Photo: Ivana Dorn) [info]
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Symmetric near-vertical eruption of Anak Krakatau early on 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Symmetric near-vertical eruption of Anak Krakatau early on 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Lava fountain from the eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano few hours after the start on 15 Sep 2018 (Photo: Patrick Barois)
Lava fountain from the eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano few hours after the start on 15 Sep... [info]
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Ashrich eruption Anak Krakatau Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm)
Ashrich eruption Anak Krakatau Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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Lava fountain from the lava lake in Benbow's crater (Photo: Yashmin Chebli)
Lava fountain from the lava lake in Benbow's crater (Photo: Yashmin Chebli) [info]
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Collapsing ash column during an eruption of Anak Krakatau in Nov 2010 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Collapsing ash column during an eruption of Anak Krakatau in Nov 2010 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Moderately strong explosion of Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 morning. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Moderately strong explosion of Anak Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 morning. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Ash emission from Anak Krakatau with lightning (Nov 2018) (Photo: Axel Timm)
Ash emission from Anak Krakatau with lightning (Nov 2018) (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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Mild strombolian activity with ash plume and moon above Anak Krakatau (14 Oct 2018) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Mild strombolian activity with ash plume and moon above Anak Krakatau (14 Oct 2018) (Photo: Tom Pfei... [info]
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Strombolian eruption (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Strombolian eruption (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Next to the hut, a remarkable field of red tundra can be admired. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Next to the hut, a remarkable field of red tundra can be admired. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Lava fall (Eyjafjallajökull volcano April 2010) (Photo: Henk Bisschop)
Lava fall (Eyjafjallajökull volcano April 2010) (Photo: Henk Bisschop) [info]
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The active northern crater of Karangetang in Feb 2019. (Photo: Thomas Spinner)
The active northern crater of Karangetang in Feb 2019. (Photo: Thomas Spinner) [info]
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Anak Krakatau Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm)
Anak Krakatau Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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The barren, ash-covered slopes of the main cone. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The barren, ash-covered slopes of the main cone. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Sinabung Volcano 2019 (Photo: mlyvers)
Sinabung Volcano 2019 (Photo: mlyvers) [info]
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Eruption from Stromboli's SW crater (20 Oct 2018) (Photo: Ingrid)
Eruption from Stromboli's SW crater (20 Oct 2018) (Photo: Ingrid) [info]
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Lava spatter flying through the air (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Lava spatter flying through the air (Krakatau Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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View of Bezymianny (l), Kamen (m), and Kluychevskoy (r) volcanoes from the east. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
View of Bezymianny (l), Kamen (m), and Kluychevskoy (r) volcanoes from the east. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffe... [info]
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Panorama of Sakurajima from the NW (Photo: Ivana Dorn)
Panorama of Sakurajima from the NW (Photo: Ivana Dorn) [info]
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Sinabung Volcano pyroclastic flow deposits (Photo: mlyvers)
Sinabung Volcano pyroclastic flow deposits (Photo: mlyvers) [info]
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Strombolian activity at Krakatau on the evening of 19 Nov 2018 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strombolian activity at Krakatau on the evening of 19 Nov 2018 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Sun set over a large acid hydrothermal pond and salt deposits near Dallol and Assale salt lake (Photo: Stefan Tommasini)
Sun set over a large acid hydrothermal pond and salt deposits near Dallol and Assale salt lake (Phot... [info]
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Volcanian eruption at Anak Kraktau with lightning Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm)
Volcanian eruption at Anak Kraktau with lightning Nov. 2018 (Photo: Axel Timm) [info]
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Strong strombolian explosion at Anak Krakatau in the evening of 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strong strombolian explosion at Anak Krakatau in the evening of 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Steam plumes from the north (l) and south (r) craters of Karangetang volcano. (Photo: Thomas Spinner)
Steam plumes from the north (l) and south (r) craters of Karangetang volcano. (Photo: Thomas Spinner... [info]
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Eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano with lightning in the ash column (Oct 2018) (Photo: Markus Heuer)
Eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano with lightning in the ash column (Oct 2018) (Photo: Markus Heuer) [info]
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View of the eruption of Anak Krakatau and the ash plume during the night 19-20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
View of the eruption of Anak Krakatau and the ash plume during the night 19-20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom... [info]
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As pieces from the outer margin of the growing dome break off, they generate glowing avalanches. (Photo: Galih Jati)
As pieces from the outer margin of the growing dome break off, they generate glowing avalanches. (Ph... [info]
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Evening at the camp inside the Ambrym caldera (Vanuatu) (Photo: Yashmin Chebli)
Evening at the camp inside the Ambrym caldera (Vanuatu) (Photo: Yashmin Chebli) [info]
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Lava fountain from the eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano few hours after the start on 15 Sep 2018 (Photo: Patrick Barois)
Lava fountain from the eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano few hours after the start on 15 Sep... [info]
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Mild lava spattering and strong glow from Stromboli's NE cone in Jan 2019 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Mild lava spattering and strong glow from Stromboli's NE cone in Jan 2019 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Ash eruption from Anak Krakatau (16 Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Ash eruption from Anak Krakatau (16 Sep 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Strombolian explosion at Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strombolian explosion at Krakatau on 20 Nov 2018 evening. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Eruption from Stromboli's NE cone (20 Jan 2019) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Eruption from Stromboli's NE cone (20 Jan 2019) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Sea reflection of activity from Anak Krakatau volcano (Sunda Strait, Indonesia) on December 2nd, 2018. (Photo: Vianney Tricou)
Sea reflection of activity from Anak Krakatau volcano (Sunda Strait, Indonesia) on December 2nd, 201... [info]
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Rain of bombs (Krakatau Oct 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati)
Rain of bombs (Krakatau Oct 2018) (Photo: Galih Jati) [info]
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Strombolian explosion at Krakatau during early 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Strombolian explosion at Krakatau during early 20 Nov 2018. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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